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Thores Family History

Thores Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thore, Thornes, Thoren, Thomes, Shores, Thomas, Thor, Thorn, Toles

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Where is the Thores family from?

You can see how Thores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thores family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thores families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Thores families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Thores's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thores families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thores surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thores ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thores. 48% of Thores men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Thores women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thores were Truck Driver and Donestica.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Donestica
    50%

What Thores family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Thores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thores census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Thores. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 456 military records available for the last name Thores. For the veterans among your Thores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thores lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Thores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thores in 1989 was 36, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thores ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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